Spring Final Review #1

Judeo-Christian values stress an person's duty God. Greco-Roman traditions stressed a person's duty to:

• the family

• to their multiple gods

• tribal leader

• the State

Greeks believed in direct democracy. Romans establish a republic, which allowed __________________________ to make decisions for the people.

• wealthy land owners

• all citizens

• representatives

• a monarchy

Which document helped establish a MORAL and ETHICAL code for Judeo-Christian values?

• The Magna Carta

• The Ten Commandments

• The Torah

• The Twelve Tables

Why is the Magna Carta considered a landmark historical event in regards to citizens' rights?

• it supported the theory of divine right

• it ended slavery in England

• it gave citizens permissions to break the law

• it restricted the power of the monarchy

The authors of the Declaration of Independence and the leaders of the American Revolution were influenced by which of the following?

• Rousseau's ideas of a Social Contract

• John Locke's ideas for protecting natural rights: life, liberty, property

• Montesquieu's ideas of three branches of government

• Hobbes' idea of separation of powers within government

The following statement best reflects the ideas of which of the following historical periods:

All people are born equal and free with the right to life and liberty, and it is the duty of government to protect these rights.

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Russian Revolution

• The Age of Imperialism

Simon Bolivar was revolutionary in South America during the age of revolution. Which of the following most inspired Bolivar to liberate S. America from Spain?

• The writings of Plato and Aristotle

• The writings of Rousseau

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

“In every government there are three sorts of

power: the legislative; the executive in respect to

things dependent on the law of nations; and the

executive in regard to matters that depend on the

civil law.”

The above excerpt illustrates which Enlightenment idea?

• freedom of speech

• separation of powers

• rights of the accused

• universal suffrage

Tyranny occurs when a person who is given authority will try to get more and eventually misuse their power. The Enlightenment idea which is included in the U.S. Constitution that addressed tyranny is called:

• emergency powers

• amendments process to change the constitution

• checks and balances

• limited terms of office